Skip Wells Semper FIve K...

• 5k Run:- Run 3.1 Miles

You may be asking yourself, "What is Semper?" We're so glad you asked! The U.S. Marines motto is Semper FI (short for Semper Fidelis) meaning, always FAITHFUL or LOYAL 

Skip Wells was killed in a terrorist attack in Chattanooga, TN on July 16th, 2015. Skip loved his country and his life is evidence of his loyalty to his country. On April 29th, he would have turned 23. His mom wants his memory to live on, not only for his heroic death but for the fun life he led. Everyone who knew Skip knew he was all about having fun too! Join Cathy Wells and the rest of his family for a fun event to celebrate his birthday and his love for America!

All Participants get a Skip Wells Semper FIve K shirt and Dog Tag!

*Keep in mind, if we don’t know you’re coming, we cannot guarantee that we will have extra dog tag medals or a shirt your size. We expect for this race to sell out AGAIN! We will accept registrations 15 minutes just before the gun start but shirt sizes are not guaranteed after April 21st!

WOW!! This just happened! 

The support from everyone has been Awesome! There are are people serving all over the world! For those of you who can't make it on race day, guess what? The Skip Wells Semper FIve K is now a Virtual Race! Submit your route on Skip Wells Foundation FB page and we'll send you your shirt and dog tag medal! It would be great to see a pic. of you too!

Award categories for the 5K will be as follows:

Top Overall Male Finisher. Top Overall Female Finisher.

Top Overall Boy Finisher and Top Overall Girl Finisher.

All net proceeds will go to the Lance Corporal Skip Wells Foundation

Event details and schedule

Don't delay! This race will sell out, so you want to get good parking!

390 Big Shanty Raod
Kennesaw, GA 30144 

It gets even better! We are holding this race at Kennesaw State University! They have a greenway that is absolutely beautiful! There is nothing like a good run where even the route is an experience in of itself! You get to run over bridges, next to a majestic lake and through a scenic forest! 

We will accept registrations all the way through till 15min. prior to gun start time. 

The race will take place rain or shine. However, if there is lightning or other dangerous conditions that may compromise the safety of the runners or volunteers, the event may be delayed or canceled at the discretion of the race planning team. Facebook is the best way to stay informed about weather-related cancellations.